The Smartest Poodle(favorite dog)
The poodle is commonly recognized as
the smartest of all members of the dog breed. There is a general belief that it
is a fact, whose time is largely occupied by personal beautification, and that
it requires a lot of individual attention when it comes to toilets. It may be
true that to keep it in order of exhibition and perfect cleanliness, its owner
needs to give it more consideration than is necessary in the case of many
breeds; but in other ways, it gives you very little trouble, and everyone who's
attached to it thinks that there is no dog as intensely interesting and
responsive as a companion. Indeed, his wit and a strong sense of reason are so
great that there is something almost human about his seduction and dedication.
His ability to learn never fails,
He didn't just stand out as a showman
dog. He's something more than a cabin Saltman, trained to walk the tightrope
and stand on his head. He is a fan of tricks, but it is his vivacity of mind
that distinguishes him from other animals.
The dog's abundant and long coat has
the peculiarity that if it is not constantly brushed, it twists into small
cords that increase in length as the new hairs grow and cling to them. The old
unfallen hair and the new intertwined shoots thus become separate rope-shaped
strings. Finally, if these ropes are not cut short or accidentally torn off,
they drag on the ground and thus prevent the poor animal from moving with any
degree of comfort or freedom.
Chorded poodles are very conspicuous
and, due to the remarkable appearance of their coat, attract much public
attention when exposed to exhibitions; but they have lost popularity with most
amateurs and have become few due to the obvious fact that it is impossible to
make them pets or keep them at home. The reason is that the coat must, from
time to time, be oiled to keep the ropes soft and prevent them from breaking,
and, of course, since their coats cannot be brushed, the only way to keep the
dog clean is to wash it, which, with a rope poodle, is a long and laborious
process. In addition, the coat takes hours to dry and, unless the freshly
washed dog is kept in a warm room, it is very likely to catch a cold. The
result is that the coats of the corded Poodles are almost invariably dirty and
somewhat smelly.
The general appearance of the Poodle
Head:
Long, straight and thin, skull
not wide, with a slight tip at the back.
Muzzle:
long (but not pointed) and
strong, not full in the cheek; white, strong, and level teeth; black gums,
black lips, and no lips.
Eyes:
Almond, is very dark, full of fire
and intelligence.
Nose:
Black and pointed.
Ears:
The long and wide leather,
attached low, hanging close to the face.
Neck:
Well proportioned and strong,
allowing to carry the head high and dignified.
Feet:
Rather small and of good shape,
fingers well arched, cushions thick and hard.
Legs:
The front legs are straight
from the shoulder, with lots of bones and muscles.
Hind limbs:
Very muscular and well
flexed, with shanks well lowered.
Tail:
Attached high enough, well
worn, never rolled up or carried on the back.
Coat:
Very abundant and of good hard texture; if attached, ranging from
tight and equal ropes; if they are not corded, very thick and strong, of the
same length, the loops are tight and thick, without knots or cords.